| Treatment of Psoriasis 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Weinberg, Jeffrey M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3764377224 ISBN-13: 9783764377229 Publisher: Birkhauser OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2007 Annotation: Psoriasis is an inherited skin disease that has been diagnosed in 4.5 million adults in the United States. About 10 percent to 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints.
The book reviews the clinical manifestations of these two entities. The main focus is on the evolving paradigm of therapy. Topical and ultraviolet therapy are discussed first, followed by traditional systemic therapy. A major focus is on biologic therapies. New agents in development are also reviewed. The book concludes with an evaluation of the quality of life impact of this disease.
This volume provides an in-depth overview of the current state of psoriasis and its management. It is of interest to clinicians, researchers, and even patients who wish to learn more. It is also of interest to those in the pharmaceutical industry, and those in finance who cover the pharmaceutical field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Dermatology - Medical | Pharmacology - Medical | Immunology |
| Dewey: 616.526 |
| Series: Milestones in Drug Therapy |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.71" W x 9.09" (1.28 lbs) 183 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume provides an in-depth overview of the current state of psoriasis and its management. It reviews the clinical manifestations of psoriasis as well as psoriatic arthritis and emphasizes the evolving paradigm of therapy. Coverage includes topical and ultraviolet therapies as well as traditional systemic therapy. In addition, a major focus of the volume is on biologic therapies. New agents in development are also reviewed. |